Hard Sleeper in Sydney
A few months ago when I went to China to visit my friend Kate, she was hosting a group of Australian artists. At the time, they were based in … Read the rest “Hard Sleeper in Sydney”
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More Than Thongs
With a few hours to fill before coming back to Sydney, I caught a taxi this morning to the National Portrait Gallery. Within seconds of getting in the taxi, the … Read the rest “More Than Thongs”
Australian Of The Year and Australia Day Concert
Although my friend told me the forecast was for conditions which would be “stinking hot”, I work a jacket just in case. A warm afternoon in Canberra can often turn … Read the rest “Australian Of The Year and Australia…
Festival First Night
“She looks a bit bored”, my friend Kate said to me, referring to the expression on the face of Emmylou Harris, as she performed tonight at Sydney Festival First Night. … Read the rest “Festival First Night”
Swedish Fest on TV
Oh my goodness, we’ve had a Svensk-fest on SBS television over the last few days. There have been a few films and one documentary which I’ve noticed with a Swedish … Read the rest “Swedish Fest on TV”
Lots of words for slippery
My favourite phrase to describe a particular type of rain is “gnat’s piss”. Although it’s a phrase mostly used to describe a weak alcoholic drink, it’s a phrase I’ve always … Read the rest “Lots of words for slippery”
Random Day
“You caught me”, he said with a slight look of fear on his face. That fear turned to a smile when he realised I didn’t really care what he was … Read the rest “Random Day”
Radio Days Europe 2010
This was the paper I delivered at the Radio Days Europe Conference. RADIO DAYS CONFERENCE – SOCIAL MEDIAJames O’BrienContent Director, Networked Local RadioABC Local Radio – Australia… Read the rest “Radio Days Europe 2010”